An investigation has begun in Thibodaux after a dog was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound earlier this week.Deputies with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office were notified Monday of a shooting at a home in the 300 block of Cedar Tree. This is just over an hour southwest of New Orleans.According to the LPSO, the family had been away for the weekend and returned home to find their dog dead after being shot. It is believed the incident happened sometime between 4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. Monday.Detectives began their investigation and determined that three unidentified teens had been seen driving around the area in a camouflaged-colored, all-terrain vehicle. All three are believed to be 13 years old."These individuals are considered persons of interest in the crime," the LPSO said.Officers are now requesting the public help them in their investigation. Anyone with information in this case can call Crime Stoppers at 800-743-7433. 13484466

THIBODAUX, La. —

An investigation has begun in Thibodaux after a dog was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound earlier this week.

Deputies with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office were notified Monday of a shooting at a home in the 300 block of Cedar Tree. This is just over an hour southwest of New Orleans.

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According to the LPSO, the family had been away for the weekend and returned home to find their dog dead after being shot. It is believed the incident happened sometime between 4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. Monday.

Detectives began their investigation and determined that three unidentified teens had been seen driving around the area in a camouflaged-colored, all-terrain vehicle. All three are believed to be 13 years old.

"These individuals are considered persons of interest in the crime," the LPSO said.

Officers are now requesting the public help them in their investigation. Anyone with information in this case can call Crime Stoppers at 800-743-7433.